An excellent opportunity for a motivated Paralegal to join a market-leading Financial Services & Products group, focusing primarily on regulated funds.
This role offers high levels of responsibility, exposure to complex cross-border work, and strong long-term development opportunities.
Client Details
Our client is a leading law firm recognised for its work in private capital, M&A, funds and regulatory matters. The firm is known for its supportive, collaborative culture, giving early responsibility to junior team members and offering exceptional training and long-term career progression. They work with a global client base and advise on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional matters, making this an exciting environment for someone looking to develop a career in financial services regulation and funds.
Description
The Paralegal will join the Financial Services & Products group, working primarily on regulated funds matters while supporting the wider team when required. Key responsibilities include:
*Assisting with all aspects of UK authorised funds, including establishment, changes, mergers, closures and ongoing operational queries.
*Preparing FCA applications and notification forms.
*Reviewing and processing amendments to fund documentation, including distribution agreements.
*Drafting investor communications and circulars.
*Liaising regularly with clients and the FCA.
*Preparing ESG disclosures and supporting ESG-related advisory work.
*Supporting fee-earners with day-to-day tasks across the practice.
*Handling ad hoc administrative tasks as needed.
This is a varied and hands-on role that offers exposure to complex regulatory and transactional work within a well-established team.
Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
*Strong academic background (A Levels and a minimum 2:1 degree).
*At least 1 year’s experience as a Paralegal within a law firm or asset manager, ideally with exposure to financial services or regulatory work.
*Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
*A proactive approach, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a genuine interest in financial services regulation and funds work.
*Strong written communication skills and a meticulous approach to producing high-quality work.
Candidates interested in qualification routes (Training Contract or SQE/QWE) will have access to structured development opportunities.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Excellent training, mentoring and paralegal development programmes.
*Clear routes to qualification, including support for SQE and consideration for internal NQ roles.
*An inclusive and supportive working environment that values diversity and encourages career growth.
*Opportunity to work on high-quality, cross-border regulatory and funds matters within a dynamic team